I was recently visiting a favorite blog - Cactus Needle Quilting - when I saw
Nedra's post about this innovative design for a sewing machine. I was so
intrigued that I went to other sites to learn more about it and how it works.
It was designed by Sarah Dickens of the UK for the 2012 James Dyson Award
program, and as far as I can tell it's not yet in production. It doesn't have a foot
pedal to control the machine, it simply uses pressure on the base of the machine
(near the faceplate for the bobbin) to make it sew. It also has a straight path
from the spool on the right side of the machine all the way to the needle.
You also find a huge amount of free space to the right of the needle.
I don't see bells and whistles like "back and forward" buttons or lights, but
I think the machine is beautiful and would certainly have a practical use.
I mean, wouldn't it be beautiful for traveling in the Flying Cloud?
When I put this up on my FaceBook page, my friend Troy from Junk
Exchange mentioned that the wood would probably age to a beautiful
patina over the years, too. (He always thinks of cool stuff like that!)
I thought you might enjoy a video to tell you a little more about the machine.
(link: http://youtu.be/L7ohEWr9g4w)
What do you think? Would you like to have one if they are ever produced?
I think I would, but the price would have to be right.
I think I would, but the price would have to be right.
